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Sent to all eligible graduates 3.15.2022
Congratulations on your elligibility to graduate! This is a quick reminder of some important deadlines that are quickly approaching. If you have not already done so, take action now to ensure your participation in Commencement ceremonies on May 14.
Required Intent to Participate Form Due March 21
Confirm your participation in Commencement by submitting an intent to participate form by midnight March 21. This step is required for all students who wish to walk in ceremonies.
Commencement Ceremonies
UIS Commencement ceremonies will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Bank of Springfield Center in downtown Springfield. There will be two ceremonies at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m., divided by college and each lasting approximately two hours each. Verify your College here: uis.edu/colleges
12:30 Ceremony: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The student commencement speaker is an important tradition for UIS. All graduating students are invited to audition for this honor and responsibility. Auditions will be scheduled for ZOOM one week after the deadline. Speeches for the audition should be no longer than five minutes and should be presented in their entirety.
FINAL REMINDER - APPLY NOW IF GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022!
This is the FINAL opportunity for students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 who have not already taken the steps outlined below to do so by the posted deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please email registrar@uis.edu or call 217-206-7730.
Brian L. Clevenger
Director of Records and Registration/Registrar, UIS Office of Records and Registration
Dear students,
Planning is underway for 2022 Commencement Ceremonies! All critical graduation and Commencement information will arrive via your uis.edu email, so check your inbox frequently.
Students who are graduating but not participating in Commencement Ceremonies
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 who have not already taken the steps outlined below should please do so by the posted deadlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please email registrar@uis.edu or call 217/206-7730.
Brian L. Clevenger
Director of Records and Registration/Registrar
UIS Office of Records and Registration
ATTENTION STUDENTS! APPLY NOW IF YOU WILL BE GRADUATING IN SPRING 2022 OR SUMMER 2022!
Jan. 21, 2022
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:
Students graduating in Spring 2022 or Summer 2022 must submit an online Graduation Application via Student Self-Service (https://apps.uillinois.edu/ - “Graduation” tab) by the deadlines listed below:
Commencement Archives
Each year the University of Illinois Springfield celebrates its many outstanding graduates during our annual commencement ceremonies. Below, you will find archived stories, pictures, information, and videos from previous commencement ceremonies and events. Past commencement programs are also available via the UIS Archives Special Collections and Illinois Regional Archives Depository.
Commencement FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
The 55th annual UIS Commencement ceremonies will be held in downtown Springfield at the Bank of Springfield Center. Two ceremonies (divided by college) will be held to celebrate our graduates on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Please direct any questions to commencement@uis.edu.